Lyon pushed Rayan Cherki to move to another Premier League side instead of Manchester City
Earlier talks revealed an unusual link between two clubs that share a common owner.
Manchester United had made the first formal approach to the player’s representatives.
Earlier talks revealed an unusual link between two clubs that share a common owner.
Starting 35 league games with that club, he played a vital role in their success. His consistent performances between the sticks have caught the attention of Arsenal’s recruitment team.
The German giants are preparing a €70 million bid for a player whose value was previously thought to be around €100 million.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea have now enquired about a highly-rated young winger who is already well-known across the league.
With the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already in the squad, the addition of a more defensive-minded midfielder could round out the new-look engine room.
According to multiple reports, including Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona and the defender have agreed to part ways and terminate his contract.
The German champions, now managed by Vincent Kompany, know the player well. He featured 16 times under Kompany during the 2023–24 campaign at Burnley.
Arsenal had been working behind the scenes for months, the release clause was steep, and the player’s salary demands were no small obstacle either.
The team’s 15th-place finish in the Premier League, followed by a crushing Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, has triggered an urgent reshaping behind the scenes.
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